Niala Faez is a self-taught Iranian painter who began her artistic journey at a young age under the guidance of her architect father. Despite being expelled from university due to religious beliefs, she pursued painting education independently, later attending renowned institutions such as Jahad University and Tehran Technical Complex, and studying under masters like Aydin Aghdashloo and Bani Asadi. Her work spans both painting and teaching, reflecting her passion for using art as a medium to teach fundamental human values to children.

Niala's artwork consists of two major collections:

1. The Poppy Collection: Symbolic and conceptual paintings featuring poppies.

2. The Chronicles Collection: Paintings inspired by social events from the Iranian Revolution of 1979 to the present, illustrating the experiences of the Bahá'í religious minority in Iran.

In 2017, she launched the Niyala brand of handcrafted postcards, embellished with Persian calligraphy. These were exhibited in Iran and exported to Turkey and the United States.

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Education:

2008: Four-year Painting Certificate, Jahad University, Tehran
2010: Master’s in Religious Studies, BIHE International College
2014: Interior Decoration Certification, Tehran Technical Complex
2015: Watercolor Courses with Aydin Aghdashloo
2017: Illustration Classes with Master Bani Asadi
2021: Children’s Art Instructor Training, Baran Research Institute

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Books and Articles:

2008: Who is an Artist? (unpublished)
2023: The Amazing Rectangle (in publication)
2024: Constitutional Memoirs (in publication)

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Solo Exhibitions:

2017: Johannesburg, South Africa
2014: Sheeth Gallery, Tehran, Iran
2011: Al Ain, UAE
2009: Alborz, Iran

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Group Exhibitions:

2022: Istanbul Art Fair
2018: Germany
2018: Turkey
2011: Alborz, Iran

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Artistic and Educational Activities:

Teaching oil painting and drawing
Designing and hosting art workshops for children and teenagers with a humanistic approach
Organizing painting classes for children aged 2–6
Creating visual content for children (Mousey Stories)
Producing animations based on Iranian myths
Publishing Green magazine for children
Conducting one-day workshops for children (e.g., Walnut, Fall, Torn Pieces, The Angry Giant)
Handcrafting Niyala brand postcards
Producing conceptual paintings (The Poppy Collection)
Creating realistic paintings depicting social events of the Iranian Revolution (1979–present)

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Work Experience:

2024: Children’s Painting Instructor, Piccolo Institute, Alborz, Iran
2021–2023: Painting Instructor and Art Department Member, Dardaneh School and Preschool
2018: Painting Instructor, Toranj School
2017: Art Department Member, Nelin Institute
2015: Art Instructor, Mehr Addiction Rehabilitation Institute
2011–Present: Drawing and painting instructor in her private studio

Poppy 3

Niala Faez